Consulting & Strategy Jargon · Vice President level

"Holistic"

"Holistic" means taking into account all the relevant parts of something rather than focusing on a single aspect in isolation.

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How "Holistic" shows up at work

A word that makes a narrow recommendation sound thorough. Consultants use it to frame a 40-page deck as comprehensive; managers use it to avoid being pinned down on specifics. Rarely followed by details.

Buzzword

We need a holistic approach to the customer experience strategy.

Plain English

We need a complete approach to the customer experience strategy.

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